DENNIS CUFF

DENNIS CUFF

DENNIS CUFF Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 21 to Jul. 24, 2012.
CUFF
DENNIS
69, passed away July 18, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia (Aloia) Cuff. Dennis was a devoted father of five children, Dr. Derek Cuff, (Silke), Devin Cuff, Dalen Cuff, Dayna Cuff Coleman (Matt), and Darin Cuff, and was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren. ln lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Suncoast Hospice, 2575 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34684.
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July 15, 2025

Liz Baliem-Simmons posted to the memorial.

July 17, 2020

james jr cuff posted to the memorial.

July 15, 2020

Paul SCHANER posted to the memorial.

Liz Baliem-Simmons

July 15, 2025

Gone but not forgotten. He was special and a friend to all. Fifth Avenue Archer, forever!!

james jr cuff

July 17, 2020

To Pat, and my niece, and nephews, I would like to say how sorry I am for the loss of your Dad, and my brother. I have his high school picture on my living room end table, and so I see his face every morning. When he moved to Florida, I loss all contact with him.... I called the house when I learned of his passing, and left a message on the answering machine for pat to call me, but I received no call, she may have loss the number. I sometimes tune in Jalyn as he broadcast the collage basketball game, and WOW,,, he has grown up to look so much like denny.

Hope I can get in touch with you all some day. Would love to talk and someday see you all. Please call me at any time of day or night. I would like to send you some pictures of me, my wife, and my daughter ( your cousin ) who will be 49 this october,,,( but don't tell her I told you her age ) :) 412-548-3183. May GOD bless you all.

Uncle Jimmy

Paul SCHANER

July 15, 2020

Outstanding individual with a large heart. He is missed.

Paul & Mary Kay Schaner

July 15, 2019

To know Dennis was to admire him. A life well lived only too short. We are certain his family continues his legacy.

Brandon ogg

February 19, 2018

I had the privilege of playing basketball for Mr. Cuff when I was in middle school. what a great man and father, one of the best coaches I've ever had.

August 15, 2012

Dear Mrs.Cuff and family,
Dennis and I were classmates in the School of Pharmacy. We all got to know one another since there were only 30 students in the class. I remember Dennis as bright, and friendly with a great smile which was almost always on his face. May God bless and comfort you in your loss.
Hank Freedy, Pharm.D.

August 11, 2012

Dear Mrs. Cuff and Family:
Dennis and I were members of the 1965 graduating class of the School of Pharmacy at Duquesne University. I was saddened to hear of his death and will always remember him as a warm, friendly, and loyal classmate. We often had to share class notes as Dennis was frequently on the road playing basketball for the Dukes. I am grateful for his friendship and am sure each of my classmates would offer similar sentiments. He was a wonderful person and a true professional.
John G. Lech, Pharm.D.

August 4, 2012

Dear Mrs. Cuff and Family,

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Dennis was a wonderful man, an upstanding citizen and a man of his word. It was an honor and privilege to know him. We hope that, in this difficult time, you are comforted by the memories of your time together. You are in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Frank Kosir and Family.

Lisa Reynolds

July 29, 2012

Cuff Family,
I had the privilege of working at Thrift Drug for 7 years. Mr. Cuff was one of those people who could light up a room and truly deserved the respect and admiration he got from those who worked under his leadership. Deepest sympathy.

Jean Bell

July 28, 2012

Dear Pat and family,
So sorry to hear of your great loss of Dennis. I still have many fond memories of you and Dennis during the Thrift Drug years. May God bless you all. With my sympathy,

Carol Brown Sheffield

July 28, 2012

To the Cuff Family:
God bless you and the family.
.Dennis, you will not be forgotten and you will always be loved. GOD bless your family during this time of sorrow.
Carol Brown-Sheffield
Class of 1961 FAHS PGH. PA.

Joann Lazzaro

July 27, 2012

Pat & family,
So sorry to hear of Dennis' passing.He was a great boss,mentor, and friend. Rest in peace, Dennis.
"Laz"
Joann Lazzaro

July 26, 2012

Dear Pat and Family,
Kathy and I were deeply saddened and shocked to just now hear of Dennis's illness and passing. Simply said, he was a good man and I know your memories are sweet. God bless you and the family.
Rick and Kathy Husk

Ted&Tina Andrews

July 26, 2012

Pat and Family:
Speaking on behalf of the "Class of 1960" of Fifth Avenue High School and as a friend,team'mate (basketball/football) and clasmate, there are no "Kudos or Accolades" to replace was comes from the heart. Dennis was was one of the rare people who you could call with and idea and he could make it happen.He was reserved and never sought the limelight,headlines or attention but he was always willing to help.He is one most celebrated scholars, one of elite corporate executives and noted athletes ever to come out the City of Pittsburgh Public Schools.He set the bar pretty high for those who came after him. Dennis was generous, he donated all of the gifts given out to the quests and classmates during our "Class Reunions" held for the last (45) years. Due to his ability reconnect the past with humor and truth, he was regularly asked to be the keynote speaker for the "Class of 1960" reunions. We have lost another "Archer" but we have witnessed Dennis's "homecoming" and his rewards of eternal life, peace and love.Dennis, you will not be forgotten and you will always be loved. Pat may GOD bless you and the family and provide you with essential spiritual guidance and support during this time of bereavement.

July 26, 2012

Dear Pat...I was so sorry to read of Dennis' passing. Please know that you will be in my thoughts. I will carry fond memories of Clarion and of meeting you and Dennis years ago in Fox Chapel. Nick Borrelli....Arnold, PA

Rev. Christine Glover

July 25, 2012

I have passed to information on to other family members who did not know of his passing. I am grateful that this was at least put in the paper here in Pittsburgh so we could extend our condolences and give accolades to Denny and express our gratefulness to God for allowing him to touch our lives.

Barbara Larkin

July 25, 2012

Dear Pat and family:
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to each of you. Dennis was a wonderful person.

July 25, 2012

To the Cuff family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad, and grandfather. Kathie Hurner (coworker of Pat)

Liz Pearson Baliem

July 24, 2012

I extend my condolences to the Cuff family. My your faith and fond memories sustain you during this difficult time. Dennis and I were classmates at Fifth Avenue High. Class of 61.

Ray Hluska

July 24, 2012

Dear Pat and children,

My sympathies to all of you on Denny's death. You and Denny had season tickets for Duquesne basketball games for seats at the Civic Arena and the Palumbo Center next to mine and my friend, Skip Alberts in the '70s and '80s. We enjoyed talking basketball with Denny before and during the games and really appreciated his expertise in pointing out some subtleties on the court that we may have otherwise missed. We also got to know Derek and a few of his brothers when they accompanied Denny to the games.

We missed the camraderie with shared with Denny at the games after you moved to Florida. I attended Duquesne after Denny graduated so I never got to see him play for the Dukes but judging from his fine character as a man that I observed he must have been one heck of a Duquesne Duke.

I will keep you and your children in my prayers.

Nancy (Smarz) Reilly

July 24, 2012

My condlences to the Cuff family. May the beautiful memories you have of Dennis bring you comfort during this most difficult time.
I attended Fifth Avenue High School with Dennis.

Rev Rudy Martin

July 24, 2012

Dennis will be remembered for the times we had at Corinthian Bapt Church. Some of us were a few yrs younger than him and we looked up to him..For many yrs after singing with him I would here a James Cleveland song and remember when.May his memory be forever with us. God bless all his family and his friends.

Paul & Mary Kay Schaner

July 24, 2012

Pat and family you have our sympathy and we will remember Dennis and you in our prayers. I tried to phone you when I read about Derek in the Sarasota newspaper but was unable to do so. When things are calmer would love to be able to contact you.

Paul and Mary Kay

Lea Garbett

July 24, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking about you and your family.

Amy & Steve Welch

July 24, 2012

Dear Pat, Devin and Family,
Steve and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fred (Ray) Lucas

July 24, 2012

My prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Dennis Cuff. I am a cousin of the Glovers who enjoyed his singing in the Gospel Chorus at Corinthian Baptist Church.

Terry Malloy

July 23, 2012

My condolences to Dennis's family.
I remember him well from our time at Duquesne.Dennis was the only Junior to be named Co-Captain of the Basketball team.
He was aways a class individual.

Christopher Campbell

July 23, 2012

Mrs. Cuff, Derek and Family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Mr. Cuff will always be remembered by our family as a great friend, an accomplished man and a teriffic person. You are in our thoughts.

Nancy Eassley

July 23, 2012

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis Cuff. I attended church with him on Trent Street. May God bless your family in this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the Cuff Family.

Rev. Christine Glover

July 23, 2012

I forgot to mention as well that Dennis graduated from Fifth Avenue High School in 1960 with my brother and sister, Joseph and Gloria Glover. They would like to express their condolences as well to your family.

Rev. Christine Glover

July 23, 2012

Dennis grew up with my family at Corinthian Baptist Church, sang in the youth group, as one of the main lead singers. Dennis also tutored me in Geometry while I was at Fifth Avenue, which enabled me to pass that course with which I was having difficulty. I had the privilege of typing his papers while I was still at Fifth Avenue and he was at Duquesne because of my typing skills. My twin and I also went to Duquesne University while he was there.

Rev. Christine Glover and Rev. Christopher Glover and the entire Glover and Humphries families.

William Fisher

July 23, 2012

I fondly remember Dennis as one of the outstanding students in History at Fifth Ave. High School. I also reveled when he broke the glass ceiling for Blacks in the pharmaceutical field. Dennis reminds me of the many fine students of Fifth Ave. High School who have proved the worth of scholarship and determination

John Nelson

July 23, 2012

To the Cuff Family...

I am deeply saddened to learn of Dennis's illness and passing. You have my condlences and prayers. Dennis and I were childhood friends, church friends, shared many a basketball and bench time together. I will miss him.

John Nelson

July 23, 2012

TO THE FAMILY
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DENNIS AND I GREW UP IN THE SAME CHURCH ON TRENT ST.
I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS
DONNA PRIOR WILLIAMS - PGH PA

July 23, 2012

TO THE FAMILY
I,M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. DENNIS AND I GREW UP IN THE SAME CHURCH AS KIDS. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS
DONNA PRIOR WILLAMS -PGH PA

Barbara Brinich

July 23, 2012

dear patti and family so sorry to hear the sad news. What a great guy dennis was. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 23, 2012

I am very sad to hear the news of Dennis Cuff. To the family please accept my sympathy.
Nadine Medved

Emily Davis

July 23, 2012

To The Family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Fifth Avenue High School Cl of 61

Johnny Elmore

July 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the Cuff family. I didn't know the family well however I do remember Dalen from the barber shop in Tarpon when he attended East Lake. Peace and blessings to the bereaved family.

Ted and Jennifer Rogers

July 22, 2012

Pat & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of playing golf with Dennis in the Head Hunters Group at East Lake Woodlands. He was a great man, a good friend, and always had a smile on his face. He often spoke of you and the kids. He was very proud of all of you and loved you very much.

Mary Ann Cunningham

July 22, 2012

We send our heartfelt sympathy to you Pat and family. I will always remember your family in Peters and especially the swim team, We lost my husband 2 years ago to cancer. Happy memories will somehow outlast the sorrow.

Kerri Stipanovich Grant

July 22, 2012

Mrs. Cuff, my sympathies to you and your family. I have such fond memories of Mr. Cuff and your family. He will be missed.

Linda Cuff

July 21, 2012

Pat & family

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. The memories that I have will be cherished and kept close to my heart. My family and I send our love and prayers to you and your family. God Bless

Kaye Mowrey

July 21, 2012

So sorry to read of your fathers passing, Derek. I was your 1st grade teacher on Peters. Extend my sympathy to your mother and siblings, please.

Sarah Ramey

July 21, 2012

Lee and I are so sad to hear of Dennis's death and send our love and prayers to you and all the family. You were such wonderful friends and neighbors in Peters, he helped Jason and Justin get their first jobs at Thrift Drug and was a wonderful basketball coach and role model. I'm so sorry we have lost touch but we're still in Oviedo. Thinking of you and sending our love!

James Cuff

July 21, 2012

Dear Pat,
I was online looking for the obit for my fatherinlaw's friend and found Dennis instead. I am shocked and saddened and would really appreciate if you would contact me, please. You and family are in our prayers. God Bless.
James S. Cuff, Jr.
412.548.3183

Eileen & Ernie Skultety

July 21, 2012

Pat & Family
Our prayers are with you and your family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Chuck,Georgeann Stipanovich

July 21, 2012

We extend our condolences to you and the kids. It hard to see friends leave. Will have good memories of Dennis & the positive impact he had on everything he touched. Chuck & Georgeann Stipanovich

July 21, 2012

We are sorry to hear of Dennis illness and passing.
The years working at thrift and eckard drug I thought of him as a role model and mentor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ken and Joyce Brobeck,north huntingdon,pa

Jackie and Bryan Campbell

July 21, 2012

We are so sorry to hear to Dennis' illness and death. I'll always think of him as bigger than life -- as a dad, a great role model, force in the community, and all-around great guy. So sorry for your loss.

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